The other name for the Western Ghats is Sahyadri. This mountain range runs parallel to the western coast of India and is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats separate India from the Deccan Plateau region.
Rajastan and gujarat are drought-prone because the monsoon winds which are completly drained by the time they reach them. the leeward side of the western ghats is drought prone as the western ghats block the rain bearing winds from reaching it.
The Eastern and Western Ghats in India are mountain ranges rather than plateaus. They are characterized by rugged terrain and steep slopes, with numerous peaks and narrow valleys running parallel to the coast on either side of the Deccan Plateau.
Nilgiris.The Western Ghats extend from the Satpura Range in the north, go south past Goa, through Karnataka and into Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The major hill range starting from the north is the Sahyadhri (the benevolent mountains) range. This range is home to many hill stations like Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Kudremukh and Kodagu. The range is called Sahyadri in northern Maharashtra and Sahya Parvatamin Kerala. The Biligirirangans southeast of Mysore in Karnataka, meet the Shevaroys (Servarayan range) and Tirumala range farther east, linking the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats. In the south the range is known as the Nilagiri malai in Tamil Nadu.
The Western Ghats region in India is often referred to as an ecological hotspot. It is known for its high levels of biodiversity and endemic species, as well as its unique and fragile ecosystems. The Western Ghats are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and are considered crucial for conservation efforts in the country.
eastern ghats ,southern ghats ,western ghats
The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats separate India from the Deccan Plateau region.
I Think that western ghats have very high rainfall but eastern stopes have not therefore western ghats have thick vegetation
The Eastern Ghats run parallel to the eastern coast of India, from Odisha to Tamil Nadu. The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India, from Gujarat to Kerala. They are both important mountain ranges with rich biodiversity and ecosystems.
Western ghats in india.Eastern ghats in india.
Eastern Ghats & Western Ghats
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The Western Ghats mountains mark the western border of southern India, running parallel to the Arabian Sea. The Eastern Ghats mountains mark the eastern border of the region, running parallel to the Bay of Bengal.
The Aravalli range is probably the oldest in India. It is so old in fact, that the current Aravalli range is regarded as the eroded stub of the original range: that is, the Aravllis were once even higher than they are now. The major ranges in India are the Himalayas, the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Aravalli, Vindhya, and Satpura.
Western Ghats.
Deccan plateau is surrounded by western and eastern ghats. Western ghats are at higher elevation than eastern ghats, hence rivers flow from west to east
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